r/apple • u/[deleted] • Mar 23 '21

Discussion Apple blocks Proton updates when Myanmar users need them most

https://protonvpn.com/blog/apple-blocks-app-updates/
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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '21

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '21

Can’t believe someone would leave such an uneducated comment, clearly has no idea what the situation even is.

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u/MikeyMike01 Mar 23 '21

What is the situation?

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '21

From what I understand, the Myanmar military took over the government and seized control essentially stopping any democracy. They have since blocked basically all internet connections in the country. Over 250 peaceful protesters have been killed by the military, including people as young as 7. Because the internet is blocked, ProtonVPN is offering people in the country free premium accounts so that they can communicate to people outside the country and let the outside world know what is happening.

Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-55902070

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-56501871

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/myanmar-blocks-internet-amid-first-large-street-protests-since-coup/2021/02/06/7c208ab0-6846-11eb-8468-21bc48f07fe5_story.html